Franklin Resources (MEX:BEN) Research & Development: MXN0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:BEN Franklin Resources Inc MEX:BEN
77 GF Score
Price MXN437.00
GF Value MXN302.01
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What is Franklin Resources Research & Development?

Franklin Resources MEX:BEN 77 Research & Development is MXN0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BEN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN302.01. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Franklin Resources's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

Franklin Resources  (MEX:BEN) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Franklin Resources Research & Development Historical Data

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Franklin Resources Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil mean?
Franklin Resources (MEX:BEN) has a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors.
Is Franklin Resources' Research & Development too high?
Franklin Resources' current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. Overall, Franklin Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Resources' Research & Development compare to CG and PS?
Franklin Resources' Research & Development of MXN0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Asset Management company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors. Franklin Resources's current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Resources stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Resources (MEX:BEN) has a current Research & Development of MXN0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN302.01, compared to a current price of MXN437.00 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. Franklin Resources' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Resources (MEX:BEN), the current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Franklin Resources (MEX:BEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN437.00 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN302.01.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BEN:

  • Research & Development: MXN0 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN302.01 vs. price of MXN437.00 (44.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Franklin Resources Business Description

Address One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403
Franklin Resources provides investment services for individual and institutional investors. At the end of May 2026, Franklin had $1.780 trillion in managed assets, composed primarily of equity (40%), fixed-income (26%), multi-asset/balanced (12%) funds, alternatives (17%), and money market funds (5%). Distribution tends to be weighted between retail investors (57% of assets under management) and institutional accounts (40%), with high-net-worth clients accounting for the remainder. Franklin is one of the more global of the US-based asset managers we cover, with 30% of its AUM invested in global/international strategies and 29% sourced from clients domiciled outside the United States.
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